{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mililani Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10417012,"projectId":10103592,"letterContent":"The arrival of these resources has brought a new sense of order and excitement to our daily routine! My students were thrilled to dive into the LEGO Ideas books, and their faces lit up when they saw the variety of Takis and Chips Ahoy snacks. It's amazing how a small reward and a new spark of inspiration can completely shift the classroom energy.\r\n\r\nBeyond the snacks and tech, the heart of this project is about creating a stable, professional environment. We are using the rolling file cabinets to safely store student work, giving each child a private and secure place to keep their portfolios and progress reports. My students take great pride in knowing their hard work is being \"filed away\" safely. Additionally, during this particularly germy season, the Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, and microfiber cloths have been absolute lifesavers. Having these supplies readily available ensures that our shared spaces stay clean, allowing us to focus on learning rather than worrying about the next flu bug going around.","fullyFundedDate":1771624756131,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-foundation-a-first-year-te/10103592/","projectTitle":"Building Our Foundation: A First-Year Teacher’s Toolkit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417012"},{"teacherId":7938453,"projectId":10105517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. Students have already felt the effects of the items on this list, as the classroom environment feels more welcoming and cozy to support their learning. Students immediately communicated how much more they like the classroom lighting and how it helps them focus and settle into the classroom better each day. They stated that the warm lighting also helped them to calm down and engage better in the lesson.\r\n\r\nStudents also have commented that the fragrance in the air (peppermint) has helped them focus and stay engaged as well.","fullyFundedDate":1771651002314,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-environment/10105517/","projectTitle":"Engaging Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kihoi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938453"},{"teacherId":10417012,"projectId":10055050,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been completely transformed thanks to your incredible generosity! When the boxes arrived, the energy in the room was electric. My students were especially thrilled to see the LEGO Classic Creative Brick Boxes. There was a collective \"Whoa!\" when they realized they finally had enough materials for everyone to build at once. \r\nWe are currently using the resources to kick off our \"Engineering and Design\" unit. The new 5-tier rolling shelves and clear cubby bins have turned a cluttered corner into a professional-grade workshop. Students now have the independence to grab a bin of LEGOs, take it to their desk, and start prototyping their ideas. Just yesterday, one of my students used the bricks to build a model of a sustainable bridge. Because the supplies are so well-organized in the mesh tray organizers, they spent less time searching for parts and more time actually thinking, creating, and collaborating with their peers.\r\n\r\nThe next step for our class is a \"Great Architectural Challenge,\" where students will work in teams to design and build structures that can withstand a \"simulated earthquake\" (a gentle desk shake!). Having the shelf liners and sturdy wire shelving means we finally have a safe, dedicated place to display their hard work for parents and visitors to see. Your support didn't just give us \"stuff\"—it gave us a functional, inspiring environment where my students feel like real innovators every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769475357520,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-it-hands-on-stem-for-6th-gr/10055050/","projectTitle":"Let’s Build It! Hands-On Stem for 6th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417012"},{"teacherId":10298914,"projectId":10104759,"letterContent":"As a school counselor, I see firsthand the daily struggles our students face, and thanks to your donation, I have been able to turn my counseling office into a true sanctuary of support. The impact has been immediate and profound. \r\n\r\nBy having snacks readily available, I'm able to address food insecurity directly, providing not just sustenance but a sense of safety. Students who arrive hungry are unable to focus; a simple granola bar or bag of crackers immediately helps them regulate their emotions and prepares them to learn, reducing anxiety and irritability. These snacks are also used for positive reinforcement, rewarding students for showing bravery in counseling or meeting behavioral goals.\r\n\r\nThe new books on social-emotional learning are transformative tools for my small group sessions and help students understand complex social rules, emotional regulation, and perspective-taking. Furthermore, students on the Autism Spectrum are especially enjoying the lessons created to meet their needs, such as those that use \"thought bubbles\" to show social scenarios or touch on appropriate social scenarios. One student, who previously struggled to articulate their emotions, used a storybook character to explain how they would talk to a new friend, marking a huge breakthrough in our counseling sessions.\r\n\r\nAdding plants has changed the atmosphere of my office from \"clinical\" to \"welcoming.\" They act as a natural stress reliever, reducing anxiety in students as soon as they walk in. It has created a calming environment where they can take a mental break from the pressures of the school day. Students have even taken ownership, asking to help care for the plants, which teaches them responsibility and provides a grounding, sensory experience.\r\n\r\nFinally, the new games are helpful in my safe space. Play is the language of children. For students who find talking too daunting, sitting together to play a board game helps break the ice, allowing them to open up naturally. Games teach social skills like turn-taking, coping with losing, and collaboration. \r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that supporting the whole child emotionally, physically, and socially, is the key to their success. Your support has empowered me to reach more students and help them feel valued and safe.","fullyFundedDate":1771520540557,"projectUrl":"project/thrive-shine/10104759/","projectTitle":"Thrive & Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fimbres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10298914_orig.jpg?crop=853,853,x217,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775083704028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10298914"},{"teacherId":8820982,"projectId":9772819,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a Dyson vacuum cleaner for our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. With your contribution, we are able to maintain a cleaner, healthier space where students can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nA clean classroom is more than just appearance, it directly impacts student well-being and engagement. Thanks to your thoughtful donation, we are reducing dust and allergens, creating a more positive atmosphere that supports both physical health and academic success. \r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity is appreciated not only by me, but by every student who walks through our classroom doors. You are helping to create an environment where students can thrive, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759201154884,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-classroom-is-a-safer-classroom/9772819/","projectTitle":"A Clean Classroom Is a Safer Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Houghtailing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820982"},{"teacherId":9966698,"projectId":10110929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of the Speed Stack cups to our classroom. We have been using them as part of our daily warm-up routine as well as during small group activities to build teamwork, coordination, and focus. One moment that really stood out was when students worked together in teams to complete stacking patterns as quickly and accurately as possible. It turned into a powerful lesson not just in physical coordination, but also in communication and encouragement, as they cheered each other on and celebrated improvements.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the cups, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Many of them had never used Speed Stacks before, so there was a sense of curiosity mixed with enthusiasm. They couldn't wait to try them out, and even students who are usually more reserved eagerly joined in. It was amazing to see how quickly they became engaged, practicing their skills and challenging themselves to get faster while still maintaining accuracy.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we plan to incorporate the cups into more structured lessons that combine math and timing, such as tracking improvements, graphing results, and setting personal goals. We are also working toward a friendly classroom tournament where students can showcase their progress and sportsmanship. Your support has opened the door to new, hands-on learning opportunities, and we are so grateful for the joy and growth it has already brought to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771780206764,"projectUrl":"project/stack-it-up-bringing-speed-skill-and/10110929/","projectTitle":"Stack It Up: Bringing Speed, Skill, and Fun to PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966698"},{"teacherId":7931741,"projectId":10106339,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous donation of books across a wide range of genres to support our school library's new book vending machine. The excitement this initiative has sparked among our students has been truly incredible. Encouraging middle schoolers to return to the library and read for enjoyment can be a challenge, but this creative approach has made a meaningful impact. By offering engaging, high-interest books through the vending machine, we have taken an important step toward strengthening our school's reading culture and rekindling a love of reading for fun.\r\n\r\nWe have also implemented a program that rewards students with a token for a free book from the vending machine after they borrow and read ten books from our Library Learning Center. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with a noticeable increase in both library circulation and student motivation to read. It has been especially exciting to see students who previously showed little interest in the library now visiting before and after school to explore the vending machine selections. Your support has not only helped us meet our goals, but exceed them by inspiring greater library engagement, even among students who come simply to read quietly or complete homework. Thank you for helping us foster a vibrant and growing reading community.","fullyFundedDate":1771660770337,"projectUrl":"project/vending-stories-building-readers/10106339/","projectTitle":"Vending Stories, Building Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seatriz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931741"},{"teacherId":9469458,"projectId":9779188,"letterContent":"History often feels like a collection of distant dates and dusty names, but thanks to your incredible generosity, it has become a living, breathing experience in our classroom. I am writing to show my appreciation with the incredible impact your donations have had on my students as we journeyed through Ancient Asia and Medieval Europe. Because of the materials you provided, my students didn't just read about the past - they built it.\r\n \r\nOur exploration of Ancient China and Japan was transformed through hands-on art. Using the supplies from this project, students created Taotie Masks. Recreating the intricate, zoomorphic bronze designs of the Shang Dynasty. Kabuki masks, learning how traditional Japanese theater used color and line to convey human emotion, and Chinese Dragon.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students - especially those who learn best by doing - these projects were the \"lightbulb\" moments of the semester. Your kindness has provided more than just glue, paper, etc.; you have provided engagement, confidence, and a deep-seated love for history. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them see that they have the power to create, not just consume knowledge.","fullyFundedDate":1759532623772,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-world-history/9779188/","projectTitle":"Engaging World History","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9469458_orig.png?crop=562,562,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707983150389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469458"},{"teacherId":9370831,"projectId":9772212,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project. The students have been hard at work, putting these materials to good use and learning all kinds of math, from grade 6 standards to learning how to participate in the stock market. Without your generosity, it would have been nearly impossible for the students to have made it this far through the school year.\r\n\r\nThe students saw all of the materials that this project got them and they were blown away. They never knew that generous people who funded this project existed, and that they would benefit from that generosity. They were very excited to get their new notebooks that they could use to navigate the stock market.\r\n\r\nThe students have been hard at work investing money into the stock market and have been learning about stocks, bonds, and mutual funds on top of their regular curriculum. And this would not have been possible without your generosity. So thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759417523364,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-society-tools/9772212/","projectTitle":"Classroom Society Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takiguchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370831"},{"teacherId":10299082,"projectId":9787912,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity in supporting Innovative Math Teaching Resources, our classroom has been transformed into a space where math feels hands-on, collaborative, and exciting. The new manipulatives, problem-solving kits, and interactive materials are now part of our daily lessons. Recently, my students used the resources during a small-group project on fractions, building models and visually comparing equivalent fractions. Instead of simply solving problems on paper, they were proving their thinking with tools in their hands. I watched students who once hesitated to participate confidently explain their reasoning to classmates—an incredible moment made possible by you.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Gasps, wide eyes, and questions filled the room as we unpacked each item together. Students were eager to explore and couldn't wait to use the tools. One student said, \"This makes math feel like puzzles instead of work!\" That joy has continued as they discover that math can be creative, collaborative, and even fun.\r\nAs we move forward, we are using these resources to deepen our work in problem-solving and real-world math applications. Students are beginning a project where they will design their own \"mini math challenges\" using the tools you provided, reinforcing both conceptual understanding and communication skills. Your support has not only provided materials—it has empowered curiosity, confidence, and a stronger love of learning. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the bright mathematical futures of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760693757327,"projectUrl":"project/innovative-math-teaching-resources/9787912/","projectTitle":"Innovative Math Teaching Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P Alinabon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299082"},{"teacherId":9469186,"projectId":9787823,"letterContent":"I am writing to share my sincere thanks for your incredible support of our classroom project. It has been a joy to watch my students' faces light up as they explore the new materials you provided. The classroom environment has shifted into a space of even greater curiosity and connection because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThe impact on our science lessons was immediate. My students were absolutely fascinated by the Galileo thermometer; they were so excited to learn about temperature and weather through such a \"cool\" and unique scientific instrument. The new globe has also been an amazing tool for our science curriculum, significantly increasing student engagement as they use it to visualize Earth's processes and global patterns. Our new books have been a huge hit as well, drawing in readers and sparking deep interest in our current units of study.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic side of things, the social-emotional learning games have been a transformative addition to our daily routine. These games have helped my students develop essential social skills and build stronger relationships with one another in a fun, natural way. It is wonderful to see them collaborating and practicing empathy while they play. Your contribution has truly enriched our learning experience and helped my students grow both as scholars and as individuals. Thank you for making these meaningful moments possible.","fullyFundedDate":1765413099348,"projectUrl":"project/discovery-and-comfort-a-hands-on-learni/9787823/","projectTitle":"Discovery and Comfort: A Hands-On Learning Sanctuary","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vetter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469186"},{"teacherId":9469186,"projectId":9772018,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. It is truly heartening to see our community come together to support my students' learning and well-being. Your contribution has already sparked so much joy and curiosity within our four walls.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom has been transformed in several wonderful ways. We officially kicked off our Heat Transfer unit by making S'mores, which was easily the highlight of our week. There is no better way to learn about conduction, convection, and radiation than by watching a marshmallow brown and seeing chocolate melt into a delicious state change.\r\n\r\nIn addition to our science experiments, indoor recess has become a period of genuine engagement. These materials have given my students creative outlets and interactive ways to bond, making those rainy days something they actually look forward to. Perhaps most importantly, the emotional support stuffed animals have become a vital part of our classroom culture. On tough days, these soft companions provide a sense of security for students who need a moment to regulate their emotions. Seeing a student's face brighten as they reach for a plush friend is a constant reminder of how much these resources matter for their mental health.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our students goes beyond just supplies; you have provided them with memories, comfort, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. Thank you for being a champion for education and for making my students feel seen and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1759454035572,"projectUrl":"project/a-recipe-for-success-supplies-structur/9772018/","projectTitle":"A Recipe for Success: Supplies, Structures, and S'mores!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vetter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469186"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67109","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1635,"numTeachers":101,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":30,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.9,"schoolId":67109,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mililani Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mililani Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/mililani-middle-school/67109"}